It is rooted in bands like His Hero is Gone, Wolfbrigade and From Ashes Rise; although Tragedy (which includes 3/4 of HHIG) are credited with laying down the blueprints for the genre in less nebulous terms.
Neocrust became particularly popular in the modern hardcore scene through other bands such as Ekkaia, Ictus, Alpinist, Martyrdöd and Fall of Efrafa who took on the Tragedy sound and developed it to its next logical progression.
Pity the Weak
Fall of Efrafa Lyrics
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On a scorned mound
We erect another monolith
Buckled under its own ego
Another pillar of content
Another milestone of man
Pity the weak
We cry out in laughter
As trees are felled
How the mighty have fallen
We mock the roots
Parasitic ape;
Spills his black blood
Blotting out the sun
Wither to sallow flesh
Saplings writhe where man is idle
An imperfect genocide
Erected upon weakened ground
Finally gave way
Toppled down. Toppled down
The lyrics of Fall of Efrafa's song "Pity the Weak" criticize human behavior and its destructive impact on nature. The first two lines refer to the fall of mankind on the earth, and how we continue to build monuments that represent our ego and self-importance, even though they contribute to the devastation of the natural world. The lines "Another pillar of content, Another milestone of man" emphasize this point further, portraying mankind's constant need for growth at the expense of natural resources.
The chorus, "Pity the weak, We cry out in laughter, As trees are felled, How the mighty have fallen, We mock the roots," shows how humans mock and ridicule the vulnerable and the weak, such as trees, which have no power to defend themselves. The mocking tone of the lyrics highlights the insensitivity of humans towards their surroundings and how they unconsciously destroy the environment with their actions.
The middle part of the song accuses humans of behaving like parasites that suck the earth's resources and pollute it with their waste. The line "Spills his black blood, Blotting out the sun" metaphorically refers to the oil industry, which pollutes the atmosphere and blocks out sunlight. The last two lines of the song "Erected upon weakened ground, Finally gave way, Toppled down, Toppled down" signifies the precariousness of man's creation, which ultimately collapses under its weight, much like the consequences of human activities.
Line by Line Meaning
Fell down upon the realm of man
We, the Fall of Efrafa, have arrived in the human world
On a scorned mound
We arrived at a place that was already rejected and abandoned by humans
We erect another monolith
We build a new monument to add to the human's already towering ego
Buckled under its own ego
The weight of human pride makes it weak and unstable
Another pillar of content
Another thing created purely for human satisfaction and comfort
Another milestone of man
Another achievement of humanity, that ultimately brings downfall
Pity the weak
Despite being the cause of destruction, we feel empathy for those who are weaker than us
We cry out in laughter
Our laughter is a sign of our disdain towards human ignorance and arrogance
As trees are felled
We witness the destruction of nature due to human greed and dominance
How the mighty have fallen
We take pleasure in seeing humans losing their power and control
We mock the roots
We jeer at the cause of human downfall, which is their lack of connection with nature
Parasitic ape;
Humans, who are like parasites, living off the earth and other creatures
Spills his black blood
Humans, who are addicted to oil and other fossil fuels, destroy the environment and pollute the earth
Blotting out the sun
The human's greed for energy and power is eclipsing the natural light and warmth of the sun
Wither to sallow flesh
Despite their powerful appearance, humans are fragile and will eventually crumble
Saplings writhe where man is idle
New life is emerging where humans have ceased their destructive activities
An imperfect genocide
The selective elimination of certain species by humans has left behind an environment that is not harmonious or balanced
Erected upon weakened ground
Humans have built their civilizations on a foundation that is fragile, corrupt and unsustainable
Finally gave way
The fall of humanity was inevitable, due to their own actions and decisions
Toppled down. Toppled down
The physical manifestation of human collapse, as everything they have built comes crashing down
Contributed by Hannah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thodorissupertria1455
Fell down upon the realm of man
On a scorned mound
We erect another monolith
Buckled under its own ego
Another pillar of contempt
Pity the weak
We cry out in laughter
As trees are felled
As trees are felled
Pity the weak
How the mighty have fallen
We mock the roots
We mock the roots
Parasitic ape;
Spills his black blood
Blotting out the sun
Wither to sallow flesh
Pity the weak
We cry out in laughter
As trees are felled
As trees are felled
Pity the weak
How the mighty have fallen
We mock the roots
We mock the roots
Saplings writhe where man is idle
An imperfect genocide
Erected upon weakened ground
Finally gave way
Erected upon weakened ground
Finally gave way
Erected upon weakened ground
Finally gave way
Erected upon weakened ground
Finally gave way
Toppled down
Toppled down
Toppled down
Toppled down
Pity the weak
We cry out in laughter
As trees are felled
As trees are felled
Pity the weak
How the mighty have fallen
We mock the roots
We mock the roots
@dawudmc
so much energy .. i love the melody
@thodorissupertria1455
Fell down upon the realm of man
On a scorned mound
We erect another monolith
Buckled under its own ego
Another pillar of contempt
Pity the weak
We cry out in laughter
As trees are felled
As trees are felled
Pity the weak
How the mighty have fallen
We mock the roots
We mock the roots
Parasitic ape;
Spills his black blood
Blotting out the sun
Wither to sallow flesh
Pity the weak
We cry out in laughter
As trees are felled
As trees are felled
Pity the weak
How the mighty have fallen
We mock the roots
We mock the roots
Saplings writhe where man is idle
An imperfect genocide
Erected upon weakened ground
Finally gave way
Erected upon weakened ground
Finally gave way
Erected upon weakened ground
Finally gave way
Erected upon weakened ground
Finally gave way
Toppled down
Toppled down
Toppled down
Toppled down
Pity the weak
We cry out in laughter
As trees are felled
As trees are felled
Pity the weak
How the mighty have fallen
We mock the roots
We mock the roots
@rafaelassuncao4195
Os melhoresssss!!
@Crustis
Fall of Efrafa and Wolfbrigade, at the same gig.. oh my that would be heaven and hell at the same time <3
@gerardadri9389
+skitsystem
@nestororthodox
Crusta Fan indeed
@adamsaputra7420
+ekaia
@adamsaputra7420
if he plays with the downfall of Gaia the atmosphere will become darker to heat up
@joeysludge4041
And martyrdöd
@jefleppard2246
I would play this song anytime my cat would catch a rodent and bring it into my room and it never stopped him. He was the best.